Journeys and Destinations, A Juried Show
The Guild invites artists to submit work for a juried exhibition, Journeys and Destinations—an exploration of movement, passage, arrival, and the places (real or imagined) that shape us. We welcome thoughtful, compelling interpretations in all media and encourage artists to share work that reflects both the road traveled and the moment of arrival.
All entries accepted and exhibited
Juried for Awards Only by Bill McLane
Prizes Awarded at Opening Reception!
First Place – $100
Second Place – $75
Third Place -$50
Honorable Mention works will also be acknowledged. All prize recipients and their entries will recognized on our website gallery and highlighted through our social media channels.
All entries are accepted. We are an all inclusive art community. We accept and display all submissions that meet our guidelines and requirements.
Important Dates
Online Submission
02/07- midnight 03/09
In Person Delivery
TUESDAY, 03/10, 2-7pm
Opening Reception
SATURDAY, 03/14, 2-4pm
In Person Pickup
Monday 04/06, 2-7:00pm
Entry Requirements
Submission of Entries
- All entries must FIRST be submitted ONLINE through Smarter Entry prior to the deadline above.
- Each artist may enter up to 2 pieces of work.
- All entries accepted. Juried for awards only.
Entry Fees
- Member’s Entry Fee is $20.00 for the first entry and $5.00 for the second entry. To receive this entry fee apply Promo Code PAGMEM when submitting work in Smarter Entry. Lifetime members use the code PAGLTM.
- Non-members – $25 for the first entry and $7.50 for the second entry.
- Entry Fees are paid online through the Smarter Entry link below.
- Payment for entries is entered FIRST in Smarter Entry, followed by uploading the photographs of your piece(s).
Requirements
- All entries must be for sale and will remain on exhibit until the show closing date.
- All work submitted must be original works created solely by the exhibiting artist.
- 3-D works must not weigh more than 20 pounds
- Wet paint will not be accepted
- Works must be a first time submission and not previously exhibited at PAG.
- Gallery sales commission is 25% for each work sold.
- PAG reserves the right to refuse any submission that does not meet requirements.
Framing Requirements
Artwork must be professionally presented, Work must be properly prepared for installation. All 2D work must be wired securely with D-Rings on the back. . No sawtooth hangers, clip-on, scratched or damaged frames accepted.
- Work must be labeled on the back with artist name, phone #, and title of work. It is helpful to include a phone number but not mandatory.
- Framed works on paper must be under glass or acrylic glazing
- Works on stretcher bars must be properly stretched and wired for hanging
- Framing is optional for gallery wrapped or cradled panel
Presentation: Professional presentation of your work is crucial to the success of this exhibit. Please prepare all work for installation.
Digital Image Requirements
- Your submission’s digital image must be correctly oriented when submitted (vertical or horizontal). If it is not oriented correctly, it will not be posted on the gallery. PAG is not responsible for correcting your image.
- Show only the image, no frame, mat or border. No people in the image and no watermark on the image. Image must be cropped to show painting only. If it is not cropped correctly, it will not be posted on the gallery. PAG is not responsible for correcting your image.
- No digital enhancement is allowed. No AI.
Please Note:
Artworks are not insured by PAG. Artists should maintain their own insurance while work is on Guild premises. Although we take the utmost care of all works submitted, PAG is not responsible for any damage incurred after drop-off.
All packing material must be taken away by the artist upon drop off.
PAG retains the right to reproduce images of your work for publicity for the exhibition. By providing photographs of your art for this exhibit you grant the Portsmouth Arts Guild permission to use them for social media, promotions, newspapers and other media.
PAG reserves the right to reject any submission deemed inapproprite for the exhibit, or that does not meet acceptable community standards as determined by the Guild, even if otherwise having artistic merit.
*Your entry in this exhibition constitutes agreement with the above terms.
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New to Smarter Entry?
Portsmouth Arts Guild is now using online exhibition software Smarter Entry. You can read detailed entry instructions here.
Questions? Please contact gallery@portsmoutharts.org